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Roy Everett Lesher, of Byron, Wyoming, passed away on Oct. 18, 2026, at Billings Clinic. He was born on Sept. 16, 1966, in Oroville, California, to Albert Calvin Lesher and Genevieve Mildred Davis.
Roy attended Powell High School and Casper College. He married Karen S. Burgess on Sept. 6, 1986, in Powell, Wyoming. He worked at Clays Electric for 30 years and proudly served in the United States Army.
Roy enjoyed fishing, camping, riding with a bow, four-wheeling, and spending time outdoors with his family. Above all, he treasured watching his grandchildren participate in their sports and activities.
He is survived by his wife, Karen; his son, Casey, and daughter-in-law, Ellen Lesher of Gillette; and his daughters, Larissa Ashcraft of Powell, Jennifer Lesher of Laurel, Montana, and Ashley Lesher of Powell. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Brodie Lesher, Rylee Lesher, Caleb Ashcraft, Kourtni Ashcraft, Lindsay Ashcraft and Peyton Ashcraft. His brother, Stacey, and sister-in-law, Kim Lesher, of Byron, also survive him.
Roy was preceded in death by his sister, Sheila Shire.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the American Legion. Arrangements are being handled by Thompson Funeral Home.
